£250,000 to Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's
UK has been given a big boost in Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2011 (11-17
April) by the award of a major grant of £250,000 from The Freemasons'
Grand Charity. The money is to be divided and distributed to branches
throughout the country, providing funding at a local level.

Parkinson’s
UK is the support and research charity and is passionate about finding a
cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Laura Chapman, Chief Executive of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity said:

”Many Freemasons
have experience of what it is like to live with Parkinson’s, either
through a friend or family connection. Parkinson’s UK has therefore
received much support within the Masonic community, which has been a key
factor for why it was selected for this national grant. We are
delighted to be able to join with Parkinson’s UK, to direct our support
to local branches.”

This is the second annual national
grant awarded by the Grand Charity, to be divided and distributed to
branches throughout the country. The aim of this grant is to support
local branches, allowing them to decide how they spend the money.

Letters
have been sent out to all Provincial Grand Secretaries providing them
with further information about the new grant, which is expected to be
distributed later this year.